The paper’s report states Chancellor George Osborne advised civil servants to use sharing apps to cut costs in Government, while the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills stated that they offer services that “are cheaper and more convenient than hotels and taxis.”

Debbie Wosskow, chair of Sharing Economy UK (of which Liftshare is also a member), said of Osborne’s recommendation, “The sharing economy is a key area of growth for the UK, which is leading the way regarding how to handle and manage this exciting sector.”

Not only do they boost the chance of finding a lift match on the site, they allow for in-app messaging for peace of mind, pre-booking of lifts and much more. Liftshare is cheaper than most forms of public transport, better for the environment and social too.

You can download both the Android and iOS apps today. Stay tuned for more Budget 2015 developments as they come.